English–French
“telegram” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/telegʁam/
Example
Il a envoyé un télégramme à sa mère.
He sent a telegram to his mother.
How to say “telegram” in French
“Telegram” in French is télégramme.
A compact written dispatch carrying important news across a telegraph line.
Example sentences with télégramme
Nous avons reçu un télégramme de condoléances.
We received a condolence telegram.
Tips for using télégramme
- In present-day French, télégramme is uncommon outside historical, literary, or formal contexts; message, SMS, or e-mail is usually more natural for ordinary contact.